My thoughts on the controversial Spider-Man set, plus some strategic insight into what I think of Pick 2 drafts and this format!

Mark Rosewater's article - https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/spider-man-magic-meets-marvel 

Eric Engelhard's article - https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/spider-man-swinging-into-design 

Rhystic Studies article - https://rhysticstudies.substack.com/p/the-rules-text-is-irrelevant 

Time to take a look back at Edge of Eternities! The final vibe check on Spacecraft, looking back at my early-season slump, and checking after the 10th Play Booster format. 

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

Grab bag episode for EOE! I talk through a handful of sweet interactions at commons, plus why you should be a little more willing to play a Quench. 

catscandal's Azorius Midrange article - https://abitterblossom.wordpress.com/2025/08/22/azorius-midrange-in-edge-of-eternities-draft/

Friso's WB writeup - https://docs.google.com/document/d/19PFQ4vazJC_TX8yfsMhwDIjA7Rl6ThDs828tsG9lcHg/edit?tab=t.0

me on Magic Numbers with Sierkovitz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBF2Z0-SwI4&t=3347s

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

Red week! Drafting red in EOE really clicked for me this week - tune in to learn why you shouldn't be afraid to get deep into the color, and why you should be building your decks around a 7 mana 4/4.

UR - https://www.17lands.com/deck/a842280f5b13479880a666a7fec39fc6/0?view=deck 

This week I'm diving into Perigee Beckoner, one of the sweetest black commons in EOE, and exploring the myriad of combos and synergy this card provides. 

BU - https://www.17lands.com/deck/6082db0ccd3e4efea19c5cf4969bd9a0/0?view=deck

BU - https://www.17lands.com/deck/c13142f81e02420ca35155e22043ce21/1?view=deck 

Sierkovitz - Resources in Limited - should timestamp you to the "Mana spent" chart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPhrtvHwcvU&t=2221s 

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts 

As the format develops, I turn to an old Magic strategy article for gameplay guidance. More specifically, I'm examining how managing your life total (and your opponents'!) can lend you a big leg up in Edge of Eternities. 

Patrick Chapin - The Theory of Everything - https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/innovations-the-theory-of-everything/ 

UB - https://www.17lands.com/deck/c13142f81e02420ca35155e22043ce21/0 

UW - https://www.17lands.com/deck/91240c4fb8ae4b42a56dbd0003a40151/2?view=deck 

https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

Edge of Eternities hasn't been kind to me, but one bright spot is the "differently named lands" payoffs have been sweet! I spend some time talking about pulling out of a slump, how to build decks to not flood, and finally why Survey Mechan and All-Fates Scroll are so much fun.

UG Mechans - https://www.17lands.com/deck/46436fc2a4574e7f892fc578abe915d0/0?view=deck

UBw Scrolls - https://bsky.app/profile/sampratt.bsky.social/post/3lvjwzbil5c2n

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

Talking about my lean, green, mean friend Gene! There's some promising historical precedence for cards like Gene Pollinator, so I'm talking through those as a backdrop before taking a look at some of the things Gene can do in Edge of Eternities. 

Whole pile of Gx 2-1s - still haven't felt like I've gotten one that's particularly great - 

https://www.17lands.com/deck/85cb510d9351405d8c8b284a3c35bb79/0?view=deck

https://www.17lands.com/deck/ccb7c9c04fe040668db58f46df2a47d6/0?view=deck

https://www.17lands.com/deck/b717ee275f6f4164a1b0d32a5efcd46b/0?view=deck

https://www.17lands.com/deck/1f374337cdcd49f9add6188178bcde93/0?view=deck

Gx from @nomad-mtg.bsky.social - https://bsky.app/profile/nomad-mtg.bsky.social/post/3lv6mbngbnk2u 

GUB from @doubleexposure.bsky.social - https://www.17lands.com/deck/7362aa7370284750a0e889946939395d/0?view=deck 

Marc showing up the Requiem Monolith noobs - https://imgur.com/a/rv01w0o 

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts 

The great beyond beckons - Edge of Eternities is almost here, and it's a challenging set to evaluate! I posit 10 big question marks I have before I get my hands on the cards, covering Spacecraft, fixing, and more. Plus - stay tuned for some secret bonus content. 

I'm saying goodbye to a banger of a limited format - with one part grab bag (miscellaneous card eval) and one part format retrospective. 

UG Towns - https://www.17lands.com/deck/3a0db8e045374966bb04ccda2bf8882a/0?view=deck 

Ethan's Steal-n-sac - https://imgur.com/a/S40hpcL 

BR ft. Summon: Anima - https://www.17lands.com/deck/62c98240248c46e7b0be000fa69b7067/0?view=deck